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Erlich Family History

Erlich Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Ehrlich .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Gerlich, Ehrlich, Frolich, Reich, Belich, Elich, Perlich, Polich

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Where is the Erlich family from?

You can see how Erlich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erlich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Erlich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Erlich families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erlich's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Erlich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erlich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Erlich ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manager (naval Tailors and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Erlich. 50% of Erlich men worked as a Manager (naval Tailors and 50% of Erlich women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erlich were Manager Naval Outfitters and School Teacher. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manager (naval Tailors
    50%
  • Manager Naval Outfitters
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Greengrocer Saleswoman
    30%
  • School Teacher
    20%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Erlich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erlich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Erlich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 480 military records available for the last name Erlich. For the veterans among your Erlich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erlich lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Erlich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Erlich in 1955 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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